We’ve all been there, me included: standing in line at a fast-food spot or convenience store for a quick breakfast trying to
decide what the healthiest meal is to order.

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You scan the menu for healthy descriptors—reduced fat, yogurt—and order accordingly. And then, if you’re like me, you log on
to the chain’s website later to find out how many calories you actually ate, only to discover that healthy-sounding food was
actually a diet-buster.

Yes, even though I’m a registered dietitian, I’ve been duped before. So, in the interest of not making that mistake again,
here are some healthy-sounding fast-food breakfasts that you should skip—and lighter alternatives you can feel good about
ordering.

Better Option to Make at Home: Overnight
Oatmeal, 193 calories, 0 grams added sugars.
Total Savings vs. Diet-Busting Oatmeal: Only 7 calories, but there’s no added sugars and you get 9 grams of fiber with the
Overnight Oatmeal and only 4 grams with the Quaker Oatmeal Express, Baked Apple flavor.